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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,749.26, 436,948.26 and 195,851.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,749.26, 436,948.26 and 195,851.90 is: 270,173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,749.26 : 436,948.26 = 195,851.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,749.26/436,948.26 = 195,851.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,749.26x = 436,948.26 × 195,851.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,749.26x = 85,577,146,922.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,577,146,922.69/316,749.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,173.16

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